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Has anyone used CC fab lab LCA ball joints?

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Old 01-24-21, 08:22 PM
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Has anyone used CC fab lab LCA ball joints?

I came across this website which sells front LCA ball joints that can be retrofitted to our non-serviceable control arms.

https://ccfablab.com/product/cc-fron...-kit-rx7-fd3s/

I haven’t heard of anyone using them before, but so think I will try out a set. They don’t list any install instructions on the website, so I’m also wondering if any special tools are required.
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Nice!
you'll need to press out the old ball joints but it looks like these are held by the large nut. Why don't you contact CC for instructions and recommendations?
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It looks like they intend to have a video on how to install. First I've heard of these, that would be a good way to go.

BTW that kit includes 2 of them which is nice.

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I would want to know how to get the original ball joints out of the arms first. Originally, it's not a serviceable assembly.
For example, I bought Moonface Super Lap LCAs back in 2014, and they mill the OE ball joint out in order to install a ball joint with a longer stud (roll center correction).
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^Good point. I don't know if they are staked in there or what, never looked that far into it. It's quite possible a machine shop would be involved.

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Originally Posted by DaleClark
^Good point. I don't know if they are staked in there or what, never looked that far into it. It's quite possible a machine shop would be involved.

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Without a doubt. If the instructions include "plug in a grinder," I'm running.
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